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EK12 FJE

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,900 mi
Last recorded97,900 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 FJE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 97,900 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 91,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2024 91,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,437 miles

Central Upper item stuck to screen

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,692 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

trays & cover fitted, not all parts fully checked

Fail 3 Dec 2022 79,692 miles

Central Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row for N/S seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

trays & cover fitted, not all parts fully checked

Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

trays & covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2021 75,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,076 miles

trays & covers fitted not all parts fully checked

Fail 28 Nov 2020 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders going bald, both N/S & O/S of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

trays & covers fitted not all parts fully checked

Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,021 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trays & covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2019 69,021 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,565 miles

Rear seat belts & seat not fully checked loaded / folded

trays & covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,839 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,299 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,927 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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EK12 FJE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 75,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 FJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK12 FJE registered?

EK12 FJE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is EK12 FJE safe to buy?

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